MEL
Melbourne
Australia
5,357 km
3,328 miles
TRK
Tarakan Island
Indonesia
Distance
5,357 km
3,328 mi / 2,892 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-3h
Australia/Melbourne
Heading
322°
northwest

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MEL TRK
Airport Name Melbourne International Airport Juwata Airport
IATA Code MEL TRK
ICAO Code YMML WALR
City Melbourne Tarakan Island
Country Australia Indonesia
Timezone Australia/Melbourne Asia/Makassar
Elevation 434 ft 20 ft
Coordinates -37.670000, 144.840000 3.330000, 117.570000

Melbourne (MEL) to Tarakan Island (TRK) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) in Melbourne, Australia to Juwata Airport (TRK) in Tarakan Island, Indonesia is 5,357 kilometers (3,328 miles / 2,892 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying northwest at a heading of 322°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Australia with Indonesia. It is an intercontinental flight between Oceania and Asia. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 22:17 in Melbourne, it's 19:17 in Tarakan Island. The 3-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Tarakan Island (TRK) to Melbourne (MEL) follows a heading of 151° (south southeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Juwata Airport (TRK) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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